Automatic cleaning device for copper pipe and copper bar after electrolytic reaction

Abstract

The utility model belongs to nickel sulfate electrolytic device technical field discloses a kind of copper tube copper bar automatic cleaning device after electrolytic reaction, equipment frame is installed on the top of electrolytic cell, including general frame, moving assembly, cleaning assembly and control cabinet.Moving assembly drives cleaning assembly to move above electrolytic cell;Cleaning assembly includes the copper tube cleaning mechanism and copper bar cleaning mechanism arranged in upper and lower, respectively for cleaning the end of cathode plate suspension copper tube and the copper bar of electrolytic cell side.Copper tube cleaning mechanism adopts motor drive belt cleaning plate rotation to wrap cleaning with nubuck, and copper bar cleaning mechanism is driven nubuck belt overturning rolling cleaning by motor, crank and conveyer belt.The device is also integrated with water injection mechanism, lifting and suspension mechanism, to achieve automatic water spraying, taking and placing cathode plate and comprehensive cleaning.The utility model can realize full-automatic continuous cleaning, replace manual operation, improve efficiency, improve working environment and ensure cleaning quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of nickel sulfate electrolysis equipment, and in particular relates to an automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis reaction. Background Technology

[0002] During operation, the cathode plate of the nickel sulfate electrolytic cell releases electrons, causing a reduction reaction of nickel ions in the electrolyte, resulting in the deposition of metallic nickel on the cathode plate. Initially, the cathode plate is cut from a nickel plate approximately 0.3mm thick and suspended in the electrolyte tank using copper tubing and slings. Once the cathode plate reaches a thickness of about 10mm, it meets the finished product requirements. After removing the copper tubing, it can be sold to steel mills. During conductivity, one side of the copper tubing is the positive electrode, and the other is the negative electrode. On the positive electrode side, crystals from splashed sulfuric acid solution adhere to the contact surface, affecting conductivity and requiring timely cleaning. Currently, manual cleaning is performed periodically on the copper tubing and busbar sides using a damp scouring pad. This manual cleaning is not only inefficient but also creates acid fumes throughout the nickel electrolytic cell, posing a significant risk of chronic harm to workers. Therefore, a fully automated system is urgently needed to replace manual labor and achieve unmanned operation in the workshop. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis, so as to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the specific technical solution of the automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis is as follows: An automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis is installed on a frame above the electrolytic cell, comprising: an overall frame, a moving component, a cleaning component, and a control cabinet; The moving component is mounted on the overall frame and is used to move the cleaning component above the electrolytic cell; The cleaning assembly includes a copper pipe cleaning mechanism and a copper busbar cleaning mechanism; The copper tube cleaning mechanism is located on the upper part of the cleaning assembly and is used to clean the ends of the copper tubes that suspend the cathode plate. The copper busbar cleaning mechanism is located at the lower part of the cleaning assembly and is used to clean the copper busbar on one side of the electrolytic cell. The control cabinet is electrically connected to the moving component and the cleaning component, and is used to control their automatic operation.

[0005] Furthermore, the moving component includes an X-axis sliding component and a Y-axis sliding component. The Y-axis sliding component is installed on both sides of the bottom of the overall frame and moves the entire device between multiple electrolytic cells via a track on the equipment frame. The X-axis sliding component is installed above the overall frame and drives the cleaning component installed thereon to move in the X-axis direction, thereby moving above a single electrolytic cell.

[0006] Furthermore, the copper pipe cleaning mechanism includes a copper pipe cleaning motor, a transmission sprocket assembly, and a cleaning shaft assembly. The copper pipe cleaning motor is fixedly installed on the outside of the suspension and connected to multiple sets of cleaning shaft assemblies through the transmission sprocket assembly. The multiple sets of cleaning shaft assemblies are arranged on the inside of the suspension and include a cleaning shaft and a cleaning plate. The cleaning plate is fixed to the end of the cleaning shaft and has multiple water channel holes running through it. The inside of the cleaning plate is lined with a scouring pad that can wrap around the copper pipe. The rotation of the copper pipe cleaning motor, through the rotation of the multiple sets of cleaning shaft assemblies, cleans the copper pipe.

[0007] Furthermore, the copper busbar cleaning mechanism includes a copper busbar cleaning motor, a driven shaft, a driven shaft, a double crank mechanism, and a cleaning conveyor belt assembly. The copper busbar cleaning motor, driven shaft, and driven shaft are mounted on the suspension via fixed seats. The output end of the copper busbar cleaning motor is fixedly connected to one end of the driven shaft. One end of each of the two cranks of the double crank mechanism is fixedly connected to the driven shaft and the driven shaft, respectively. The cleaning conveyor belt assembly is rotatably connected to the other ends of the two cranks of the double crank mechanism. The copper busbar cleaning motor drives the driven shaft to rotate, causing the cleaning conveyor belt assembly to rotate up and down.

[0008] Furthermore, the cleaning conveyor belt assembly includes a small electric roller, a follower shaft, and a scouring belt. The small electric roller and the follower shaft are connected by a scouring belt drive. The rotation of the small electric roller drives the follower shaft to rotate, thereby enabling the scouring belt to roll and clean the copper busbars.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a water injection mechanism, which includes a water tank and two sets of water injection nozzle assemblies. The water tank is fixedly installed above the overall frame and connected to the two sets of water injection nozzle assemblies through water pipes. The water tank has a level gauge for transmitting level signals. One set of water injection nozzle assemblies is located above the copper pipe cleaning mechanism, and the other set is located above the copper busbar cleaning mechanism. The water injection nozzle assembly includes multiple water injection nozzles, which are respectively aimed at each cleaning plate of the copper pipe cleaning mechanism and the scouring pad of the copper busbar cleaning mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore, the cleaning assembly also integrates a lifting mechanism and a suspension mechanism for automatically extracting and placing the cathode plate to expose and clean the ends of the copper tube.

[0011] The automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis of this utility model has the following advantages: 1. Fully automated operation: Through program control, automatic and continuous cleaning of copper pipes and copper busbars is achieved, completely replacing inefficient and dangerous manual operations, laying the foundation for the realization of "unmanned workshops".

[0012] 2. Novel structure and efficient cleaning: The copper tube cleaning mechanism's wrap-around rotary cleaning and the copper busbar cleaning mechanism's flipping and rolling cleaning methods are ingeniously designed, ensuring full contact and significantly improving cleaning results compared to manual wiping.

[0013] 3. Improved working environment: Operators do not need to be directly exposed to the acid mist environment, which fundamentally avoids health damage and greatly improves working conditions.

[0014] 4. Stable product quality: Automated cleaning ensures consistent cleaning results each time, maintains good condition of conductive contact surfaces, helps stabilize the electrolysis process, and reduces energy consumption. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the device of this utility model installed in an electrolytic nickel workshop; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the copper tube cleaning mechanism of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning shaft assembly structure of the copper tube cleaning mechanism of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the copper busbar cleaning mechanism of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning conveyor belt assembly structure of this utility model; Explanation of markings in the diagram: 2. Overall frame; 3. Y-axis sliding assembly; 4. X-axis sliding assembly; 5. Suspension; 6. Lifting mechanism; 7. Suspension mechanism; 9. Cleaning mechanism; 10. Control cabinet; 11. Electrolytic cell; 12. Conductive copper busbar; 13. Cathode plate; 14. Sling; 15. Copper pipe; 16. Equipment frame; 91. Copper pipe cleaning mechanism; 92. Copper busbar cleaning mechanism; 93. Water injection mechanism; 911. Copper pipe cleaning motor; 912. Transmission sprocket assembly; 913. Cleaning shaft assembly; 9131. Cleaning shaft; 91432. Cleaning plate; 915. Scouring pad; 921. Copper busbar cleaning motor; 922. Driven rotating shaft; 923. Driving rotating shaft; 924. Double crank mechanism; 925. Cleaning conveyor belt assembly; 9251. Small electric roller; 9252. Follower shaft; 9253, scouring pad; 931, water tank; 932, water injection nozzle assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To better understand the purpose, structure, and function of this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provides a more detailed account of an automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after an electrolytic reaction.

[0017] like Figure 1 As shown, the electrolytic nickel workshop has multiple rows of electrolytic cells 11, with conductive copper busbars 12 on both sides of the electrolytic cells 11. The cathode plate 13 is suspended from the copper tube 15 by the sling 14. The two ends of the copper tube 15 are suspended from the conductive copper busbars 12 on both sides of the electrolytic cells 11. During the electrolytic reaction, one side of the copper tube 15 is the positive electrode and the other side is the negative electrode. The copper tube 15 and the corresponding conductive copper busbar 12 on the positive electrode side have crystals adhering to the contact surface after the sulfuric acid solution splashes, which will affect the conductivity and need to be cleaned in time.

[0018] like Figure 2 As shown, this utility model discloses an automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis. The device is mounted on a frame 16 above an electrolytic cell 11 and includes an overall frame 2, a Y-axis sliding assembly 3, an X-axis sliding assembly 4, a cleaning assembly, a sensor system, and a control cabinet 10. The Y-axis sliding assembly 3 is mounted on both sides of the lower end of the overall frame 2 and moves along the Y-axis via a track on the frame 16, enabling movement from one electrolytic cell 11 to the next. The X-axis sliding assembly 4 is mounted above the overall frame 2 and drives the cleaning assembly mounted thereon to move along the X-axis, enabling movement above a single electrolytic cell 11. The cleaning assembly includes a suspension 5 and a cleaning mechanism 9. The suspension 5 is mounted on the X-axis sliding assembly 4, and the cleaning mechanism 9 is mounted on one side of the suspension 5. The cleaning mechanism 9 is used to clean the copper tubes 15 and copper busbars 12 on one side.

[0019] like Figure 3As shown, the cleaning mechanism 9 includes a copper pipe cleaning mechanism 91, a copper busbar cleaning mechanism 92, and a water injection mechanism 93. The copper pipe cleaning mechanism 91 is fixed above the inner side of one suspension 5 and is used to clean one end of the copper pipe 15. The copper busbar cleaning mechanism 92 is fixed below the inner side of one suspension 5 and is used to clean the copper busbar 12 on one side. The controller controls the water flow and shut-off of the copper pipe cleaning mechanism 91 and the copper busbar cleaning mechanism 92 through solenoid valves.

[0020] like Figure 4 Figure 5 As shown, the copper pipe cleaning mechanism 91 includes a copper pipe cleaning motor 911, a transmission sprocket assembly 912, and a cleaning shaft assembly 913. The copper pipe cleaning motor 911 is fixedly installed on the outside of the suspension 5 and connected to multiple sets of cleaning shaft assemblies 913 via the transmission sprocket assembly 912. The multiple sets of cleaning shaft assemblies 913 are located on the inside of the suspension 5 and include a cleaning shaft 9131 and a cleaning plate 9132. The cleaning plate 9132 is fixed to the end of the cleaning shaft 9131. Multiple water channels pass through the cleaning plate 9132, and a scouring pad 915 is attached to the inside of the cleaning plate 9132, which can wrap around the copper pipe 15. The rotation of the copper pipe cleaning motor 911, through the rotation of the multiple sets of cleaning shaft assemblies 913, cleans the copper pipe 15. Water is injected through the water injection mechanism 93 above to wet the scouring pad 915, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the scouring pad on the copper pipe.

[0021] like Figure 6 As shown, the copper busbar cleaning mechanism 92 includes a copper busbar cleaning motor 921, a driven shaft 922, a driven shaft 923, a double crank mechanism 924, and a cleaning conveyor belt assembly 925. The copper busbar cleaning motor 921, driven shaft 922, and driven shaft 923 are mounted on the suspension 5 via fixed seats. The output end of the copper busbar cleaning motor 921 is fixedly connected to one end of the driven shaft 922. One end of each of the two cranks of the double crank mechanism 924 is fixedly connected to the driven shaft 922 and the driven shaft 923, respectively. The cleaning conveyor belt assembly 925 is rotatably connected to the other ends of the two cranks of the double crank mechanism 924. The copper busbar cleaning motor 921 drives the driven shaft 923 to rotate, causing the cleaning conveyor belt assembly 925 to flip up and down. Initially, the cleaning conveyor belt assembly 925 is located at the top. When the copper busbar 12 needs to be cleaned, the cleaning conveyor belt assembly 925 flips to the bottom under the action of the double crank mechanism 924, contacting the copper busbar 12. Figure 7 As shown, the cleaning conveyor belt assembly 925 includes a small electric roller 9251, a follower shaft 9252, and a scouring belt 9253. The small electric roller 9251 and the follower shaft 9252 are connected by a drive through the scouring belt 9253. The rotation of the small electric roller 9251 drives the follower shaft 9252 to rotate, thereby making the scouring belt 9253 roll and clean the copper busbar 12.

[0022] The water injection mechanism 93 includes a water tank 931 and two sets of water injection nozzle assemblies 932. The water tank 931 is fixedly installed above the overall frame 2 and connected to the two sets of water injection nozzle assemblies 932 via water pipes. The water tank 931 contains a level gauge, which is electrically connected to the control cabinet 10 to transmit level signals and is controlled by the control cabinet 10 to add water. One set of water injection nozzle assemblies 932 is positioned above the copper pipe cleaning mechanism 91, and the other set is positioned above the copper busbar cleaning mechanism 92. The water injection nozzle assembly 932 includes multiple water injection nozzles, which are respectively aimed at each cleaning plate 9132 of the copper pipe cleaning mechanism 91 and the scouring pad 9253 of the copper busbar cleaning mechanism 92.

[0023] The cleaning assembly 9 also integrates a lifting mechanism 6 and a suspension mechanism 7 for automatically extracting and placing the cathode plate 13 to expose and clean the end of the copper tube 15.

[0024] The control cabinet 10 is electrically connected to the Y-axis sliding assembly 3, the X-axis sliding assembly 4, and the cleaning assembly 9, and is used to control their automatic operation. It includes control buttons, a controller, a display screen, and audible and visual alarm lights. The control buttons are used to control the power switch and operating mode (fully automatic or semi-automatic), the controller is used to control the operation of the device, the display screen is used to show the current operating status, and the audible and visual alarm lights include multiple colors of light to indicate power status, operating status, etc.

[0025] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis, mounted on a frame (16) above an electrolytic cell (11), characterized in that, include: Overall framework (2), moving components, cleaning components (9) and control cabinet (10); The moving component is mounted on the overall frame (2) and is used to move the cleaning component (9) above the electrolytic cell (11); The cleaning assembly (9) includes a copper tube cleaning mechanism (91) and a copper busbar cleaning mechanism (92). The copper tube cleaning mechanism (91) is located on the upper part of the cleaning assembly (9) and is used to clean the end of the copper tube (15) of the suspended cathode plate (13); The copper busbar cleaning mechanism (92) is located at the lower part of the cleaning assembly (9) and is used to clean the copper busbar (12) on one side of the electrolytic cell (11). The control cabinet (10) is electrically connected to the moving component and the cleaning component (9) for controlling their automatic operation.

2. The automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving components include an X-axis sliding component (4) and a Y-axis sliding component (3). The Y-axis sliding component (3) is installed on both sides of the bottom of the overall frame (2) and the entire device moves between multiple electrolytic cells (11) via a track on the equipment frame (16). The X-axis sliding component (4) is installed above the overall frame (2) and drives the cleaning component installed thereon to move in the X-axis direction, thereby moving above a single electrolytic cell (11).

3. The automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The copper pipe cleaning mechanism (91) includes a copper pipe cleaning motor (911), a transmission sprocket assembly (912), and a cleaning shaft assembly (913). The copper pipe cleaning motor (911) is fixedly installed on the outside of the suspension (5) and connected to multiple sets of cleaning shaft assemblies (913) through the transmission sprocket assembly (912). The multiple sets of cleaning shaft assemblies (913) are arranged on the inside of the suspension (5) and include a cleaning shaft (9131) and a cleaning plate (9132). The cleaning plate (9132) is fixed at the end of the cleaning shaft (9131). Multiple water channels pass through the cleaning plate (9132). A scouring pad (915) is attached to the inside of the cleaning plate (9132) to wrap the copper pipe (15). The copper pipe cleaning motor (911) rotates through the rotation of the multiple sets of cleaning shaft assemblies (913) to clean the copper pipe (15).

4. The automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis according to claim 3, characterized in that, The copper busbar cleaning mechanism (92) includes a copper busbar cleaning motor (921), a driven shaft (922), a driven shaft (923), a double crank mechanism (924), and a cleaning conveyor belt assembly (925). The copper busbar cleaning motor (921), the driven shaft (922), and the driven shaft (923) are mounted on the suspension (5) via a fixed seat. The output end of the copper busbar cleaning motor (921) is fixedly connected to one end of the driven shaft (922). One end of the two cranks of the double crank mechanism (924) is fixedly connected to the driven shaft (922) and the driven shaft (923), respectively. The cleaning conveyor belt assembly (925) is rotatably connected to the other end of the two cranks of the double crank mechanism (924). The copper busbar cleaning motor (921) drives the driven shaft (923) to rotate, causing the cleaning conveyor belt assembly (925) to rotate up and down.

5. The automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cleaning conveyor belt assembly (925) includes a small electric roller (9251), a follower shaft (9252), and a scouring pad (9253). The small electric roller (9251) and the follower shaft (9252) are connected by a drive through the scouring pad (9253). The rotation of the small electric roller (9251) drives the follower shaft (9252) to rotate, thereby enabling the scouring pad (9253) to roll and clean the copper busbar (12).

6. The automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a water injection mechanism (93), which includes a water tank (931) and two sets of water injection nozzle assemblies (932). The water tank (931) is fixedly installed above the overall frame (2) and connected to the two sets of water injection nozzle assemblies (932) through water pipes. The water tank (931) has a level gauge for transmitting level signals. One set of the two sets of water injection nozzle assemblies (932) is set above the copper pipe cleaning mechanism (91) and the other set is set above the copper busbar cleaning mechanism (92). The water injection nozzle assembly (932) includes multiple water injection nozzles, which are respectively aimed at each set of cleaning plates (9132) of the copper pipe cleaning mechanism (91) and the scouring pad (9253) of the copper busbar cleaning mechanism (92).

7. The automatic cleaning device for copper tubes and copper busbars after electrolysis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly (9) also integrates a lifting mechanism (6) and a suspension mechanism (7) for automatically extracting and placing the cathode plate (13) to expose and clean the end of the copper tube (15).

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